BMW M3 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison

    BMW M3

    Mazda MX-5

    2024 BMW
    M3
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    MX-5
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    566 to 614 km
    45L
    275 to 410 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $153,500 - $249,900
    $36,090 - $56,140
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fearsomely fast on road and track
    • Extra wagon practicality
    • Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
    Misses
    • Options get expensive, fast
    • Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
    • We've had to wait so long!
    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
    • RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
    • Compliant ride
    Misses
    • Tan interior exclusive for auto
    • Limited passenger legroom
    • Steering lacks feedback

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)

    Colours Available

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJGASOLINE DIRECT INJ
    Size (cc)
    29931496 - 1998
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 6INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    353kW - 405kW97kW - 135kW
    Power RPM
    62507000
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm152Nm - 205Nm
    Torque RPM
    2650 - 27504000 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.313

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